Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student passionate about sports, arts, or culture? 

If so, you might be eligible for the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (Gauteng DSACR) Bursary. 

This bursary program aims to support talented individuals pursuing studies in these fields within the Gauteng province.

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is a government department responsible for promoting and developing sports, arts, and cultural activities within the Gauteng province.

They play a role in preserving the province’s heritage, supporting local talent, and hosting major events.

About Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary

The Gauteng DSACR Bursary is designed to assist students who are residents of Gauteng and are pursuing undergraduate studies in the following fields:

  1. Archive and Records Management
  2. Library and Information Science

The bursary covers the costs of tuition fees and registration fees.

However, it does not cover expenses such as books, transport, or accommodation.

Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Gauteng DSACR Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Be under 35 years old
  3. Be residing and studying within the Gauteng province
  4. Be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields
  5. Be studying or registered/provisionally accepted to study at a recognized and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  6. Not be permanently employed

Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Application Requirements

When applying for the Gauteng DSACR Bursary, you will need to submit the following documents:

  1. A completed Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Application Form
  2. Certified copies of your ID document or passport
  3. Certified copies of all academic qualifications completed
  4. Proof of registration or provisional acceptance from a tertiary institution
  5. Full official recent academic transcripts or results, if currently studying
  6. Copies of any study-related quotes
  7. Curriculum Vitae
  8. Proof of residence
  9. A motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary, your plans after graduation, and the benefits for you and the Gauteng society

How to Apply

Applications for the Gauteng DSACR Bursary can be submitted in one of the following ways:

  1. By post: Provincial Archivist, Gauteng Provincial Archives, Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Private Bag X33, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000.
  2. By hand delivery: Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, 35 Rissik Cnr. Fox Street

Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for applications for the Gauteng DSACR Bursary is 30 September 2024.

Please note that applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Contact

For any queries related to the Gauteng DSACR Bursary, please contact the following individuals:

  1. Mr Zamani Mbanjwa: 011 355 2803
  2. Mr Sizwe Mbuyisa: 011 355 2549 / 071 678 7799